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Fresh Champion Oyster Shucker is Utrecht Chef Tom Verdouw
Utrecht chef Tom Verdouw has won his third Dutch oyster shucking championship title in Rotterdam, securing both the victory and the beauty prize for minimal errors. The win qualifies him to represent the Netherlands at next year's European Championship in Trollhättan, Sweden, and the World Championship in Ireland. Verdouw, known as 'the oesterman' at Sea Salt Saloon, relies on a rare Swedish double-edged knife for his technique. His colleague Dieter Evers praised Verdouw’s hard work and skill, noting that he will continue competing as long as he enjoys the challenge and aims to win further titles.
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